Harlequins rising star pens new contract

Harlequins have received a big boost ahead of next season with the news that highly-rated centre Joe Marchant has extended his contract.
Joining the club’s Academy in 2014 after captaining both the England and Harlequins U18s teams, he was soon called into the England U20s squad and went on to win the Junior World Cup in 2016 in Manchester.
Making his Harlequins debut at Kingston Park in May 2015, the centre has since made 37 appearances for the club, scoring 11 tries.
Marchant was set to be included in Eddie Jones‘ England squad to tour Argentina but he was ruled out due to a toe injury before the uncapped match against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
Harlequins Director of Rugby, John Kingston, said: “Joe is an exceptional young talent who had a fantastic first full season in the Premiership last year.
“I am certain that many aspiring English clubs would have loved to secure his services and therefore it is a real statement of intent that we have finalised a lengthy contract extension with him.
“He is another player who has come through our highly acclaimed Academy and in the discussions had, he made it very clear how much he loved the Club and that he sees himself playing for Harlequins for many years to come.”
Marchant added: “I am delighted to have re-signed with Harlequins. This is such a great club and I have loved my time here; it was an easy decision to stay. The future and potential for this group of players is incredibly exciting and I want to be part of that in the coming years.